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In business, as in life, nothing happens in a vacuum. The solutions you and other leaders develop in response to challenges inevitably impact more people and departments than anticipated, no matter how well planned.
At CEO Institute II, at The Samuel Curtis Johnson School of Management, Cornell University, you’ll explore the development of cross-functional awareness and aptitude. Reach beyond your area of expertise by involving cross-functional teams in your credit union’s planning process. Comprehensive sessions on change, negotiation, business process redesign, effective group study and performance, and the art of giving constructive feedback will transform the way you elicit support and implement change.
You’ll cover the following topics in depth:
- Exploring the intense process of change
- Negotiating for resources, business process redesign, building alliances and handling complex issues
- How organizational change affects every area of your credit union
- New techniques to examine your organization’s ability to formulate, implement and guide change
- Testing new strategies for organizational change and business processes
- Human resources—your most valuable asset
Following CEO Institute II, you’ll apply what you learned about change management to your credit union in a hands-on, post segment assignment.
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Jim Mears, CCE
President/CEO
BayPort Credit Union
asset size — $2.3 billion
CEO Institute really helped me in my path to being named CEO at BayPort Credit Union. It offers the quality education needed to successfully develop the skills credit union CEOs and leaders need—from strategic planning to operational change to leadership skills. Plus, you learn directly from the professors at three of the top business schools in the country. It was also great working and networking with smart, dynamic credit union leaders; I just finished my last year, and we’ve already bounced ideas and information off each other.
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CUES pioneering and industry-leading CEO Institute program has graduated 1,263 industry executives, propelling their credit unions and their careers.
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Over the past 30 years, 943 industry professionals have earned the prestigious Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designation.
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Attendees can earn up to 34 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits for attending CEO Institute II.
Why Attend?
When you attend:
- Your credit union will benefit directly from the post-segment assignment of completing a scenario planning project specific to your organization.
- The curriculum was developed specifically for credit unions by the faculty members and lecturers at Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management.
- Participants who successfully complete all required elements of the program will be awarded the prestigious Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designation.
- You’ll be joining a unique and tightly allied fellowship of credit union leaders, making you part of a powerful network of successful professionals.
- Many esteemed faculty members are there for their students even after graduation, offering another level of support.
- You’ll earn up to 34 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits each week.
Sponsorship Opportunities
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2025 CEO Institutes Sponsored By 
Ann Whitney Olin Professor of Management
Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management
Take Your Place at The Top
As a credit union leader you’re expected to exceed members’ needs, be strong community partners, and meet regulatory requirements—all while keeping your institution financially sound.
CUES’ prestigious CEO Institute is a career- and life-changing experience that combines the faculty and resources of the nation’s top business schools into an unparalleled educational program that will prepare you to excel at any challenges and opportunities you face.
CEO Institute’s robust curriculum meets your needs, including: interactive presentations, collaborative exercises, and powerful case study simulations laser-focused on significant executive leadership topics.
As a graduate of this transformational program, you’ll leave equipped with a comprehensive understanding of leadership issues and approaches that will immediately benefit your credit union. With enhanced strategic thinking skills, you’ll be able to:
- Effectively make decisions
- Better manage change
- Improve business processes
CEO Institute consists of a series of one-week sessions* held over three years, supplemented with pre-reading, homework assignments, and project work that add considerable value to your interactive learning experience. Attendees can include:
- CEOs
- Senior Executives
- Future leaders
Overview
Learn more about each segment of CEO Institute.
The Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania
Highlights: scenario planning, member-centricity simulation, strategic segmentation
Year I Project: Give back to your credit union by completing a scenario planning project specific to your organization.
Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management
Cornell University
Highlights: change management, negotiation techniques, effective group performance and process
Year II Project: Apply the lesson you learned in organizational effectiveness to a business challenge or opportunity for your credit union.
Darden Executive Education
University of Virginia
Highlights: Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), managing change, motivation techniques
The Takeaway
When choosing an executive education program, it’s important to consider what you’ll get in return. When you attend CUES CEO Institute:
- You’ll be joining a unique and tightly allied fellowship of credit union leaders. CEO Institute graduates form strong bonds, and tend to stay in contact with each other year after year, creating a powerful network of successful professionals.
- Your credit union will benefit directly, thanks to the in-between segment projects you’ll complete.
- You’ll benefit from an executive education program developed specifically for credit unions.
- All classes are taught by world-class professors, authors, and researchers.
- Many of the esteemed CEO Institute faculty are there for you even after graduation, offering another level of support.
- You’ll earn up to 32 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits each week.
Plus, if you successfully complete all required elements of the program, you’ll be awarded the prestigious Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designation.
Becoming a Certified Chief Executive
When you have successfully completed all three weeks of CEO Institute and two between-segment action-learning assignments, you’ll have achieved Certified Chief Executive (CCE) status.
The CCE designation establishes a standard of education and excellence for credit union leaders. It signifies you have made an ongoing commitment to your professional development and obtained a level of expertise recognized throughout the credit union movement.
The Impact
Credit unions realize the value of the CCE designation, and they’re willing to pay for it. Recent statistics released by Industry Insights indicate credit union executives holding the CCE designation make more than their peers without it.
The study showed CFOs with the designation typically earn a 23 % premium; COOs, a 14.8 % premium; and CEOs, a 6.3 % premium.
CEO Institute provides very real benefits for you and your credit union. Begin the journey toward your future today.
Register now by contacting Teresa Brogan, Executive Education Specialist, at 800.252.2664 or 608.271.2664, ext. 331; or email teresab@cues.org.
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